Tag: mental health
Expo aims to connect veterans with valuable resources in central Oregon
One of the largest veteran resource events in the state will be held in central Oregon next month, when the Veteran Benefit Expo kicks off at 10 a.m. July 15 at the Deschutes Fair & Expo Center in Redmond.
With over 75 booths featuring state and federal service providers, non-profit agencies, employers and other local partners, this free event promises to bring together the best benefits, resources and programs Oregon has to offer veterans and their families.
Local veteran gets VA to upgrade suicide prevention hotline
Pushed by a local veteran, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., says he has helped convince the Department of Veterans Affairs to create an easier phone … Views:
Groups mobilize to help women veterans
Members of local organizations gathered at Southwestern Oregon Community College to discuss what else can be done to support veterans … Views: 97
VA announces additional steps to reduce Veteran suicide
VA has announced new steps it is taking to reduce Veteran suicide. The steps follow a February 2 Summit, “Preventing Veteran Suicide – A Call to
VA announces additional changes to improve Veterans Crisis Line
Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson today announced improvements to enhance and accelerate progress at the Veterans Crisis Line, which serves as a life-saving resource for Veterans